Florida battles COVID-19, prepares for storm
Florida is preparing for Hurricane Isaias as it reports a record high COVID-19 death toll. David Begnaud looks at what the state and the nation is facing as unemployment benefits expire.
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Florida breaks state's single-day death record, again
At least 6,333 people in Florida have now died from the disease caused by the coronavirus.
California and Florida hit new daily record high COVID-19 deaths
The heartbreaking milestones come as the U.S. surpasses 150,000 deaths from the virus.
Florida to temporarily close state-run testing sites due to storm
The state said that county-run testing centers will remain open, but county testing centers in Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties — which together make up nearly a third of cases in the state — will also be temporarily closed.
Police search for mom of toddler found wandering alone
Leila Cavett, 21, was last seen in Hollywood, in southeast Florida. Her 2-year-old son, Kamdyn, is now in foster care. Police think Cavett's in danger.
Florida reports new daily record of coronavirus deaths
The Florida Department of Health reported 186 new deaths due to COVID-19 on Tuesday.
SpaceX launches South Korean military communications satellite
After standing down last week to resolve an unspecified technical issue, SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket Monday, lifting a South Korean military communications satellite into orbit. CBS Los Angeles reports.
Mask mandates continue to spark outrage as virus vaccine trials ramp up
While Planet Fitness joined the number of companies now requiring face coverings, nationwide the controversy won't go away.
30 states see surge in coronavirus deaths
Coronavirus deaths are on the rise in 30 states as infection rates and hospitalizations in Texas and Florida continue to increase. In addition to health concerns, millions of Americans struggling to pay rent are now facing potential evictions. Michael George reports.
Florida surpasses New York in confirmed COVID-19 cases
With over 414,000 coronavirus cases, Florida trails only California in total cases in the U.S.
CDC guidelines push to reopen schools with social distancing
The CDC is stressing the importance of in-person instruction but encouraging social distancing and keeping the same teachers and students in groups called "pods" to contain possible outbreaks. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Staffer for Florida congressman dies of COVID-19
Congressman Vern Buchanan announced Friday that his staffer Gary Tibbetts died of the virus.
Trump cancels Jacksonville convention
President Trump cancelled the Jacksonville, Florida portion of the Republican National Convention over rising coronavirus fears, but he's still urging schools to reopen in the fall. The president has softened his demands for places where the virus is surging, but the latest CDC guidance strongly encourages schools to open up. Ben Tracy reports.
Walmart shopper charged with pulling gun during mask dispute
Things got heated after a fellow shopper told him he should wear a mask and he cursed in front of the other shopper's young daughter.
Trump cancels Florida component of RNC
President Trump is cancelling the Florida portion of the Republican National Convention. He says now is "not the right time" amid the coronavirus pandemic. CBS News' Natalie Brand and Caitlin Huey-Burns join CBSN's Lana Zak with a look at the latest headlines from the White House.
Florida reports highest single-day death toll from COVID
Florida marked a grim milestone in the coronavirus pandemic as the state reported 173 deaths, a new single-day record. The rise in deaths and new cases comes as teachers push back against a state mandate that requires schools to reopen in the fall for in-person instruction. Jim Defede, an investigative reporter for CBS Miami, joins CBSN's Lana Zak with the latest.
Trump cancels Jacksonville convention
President Trump said he has canceled segments of the Republican National Convention scheduled for Florida next month, citing a "flare-up" of the coronavirus. Scaled-back convention events will still be held in North Carolina. Watch his remarks.
Florida ICUs nearing capacity
The surge in coronavirus cases is putting a severe strain on hospitals around the country. David Begnaud is in Miami, which is seeing its ICUs fill to near capacity.
Florida deploying relief nurses to aid overwhelmed hospitals
Florida's daily death toll from the coronavirus is higher than any other state. Meanwhile, California has surpassed New York with having the most cases since the pandemic began. Manuel Bojorquez has the latest.
2 brothers, girlfriend arrested in "massacre" of 3 best friends
One of the suspects, Tony "TJ" Wiggins, 26, had previously been charged with 230 felonies.
3 arrested after murders at Florida lake
Two brothers and a woman have been arrested in connection with the "massacre" of three best friends who set out on a fishing trip at a central Florida lake last week, according to Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd. Watch his remarks here.
Andrew Gillum discusses addiction and recovery in new video
The 2018 Democratic candidate for governor in Florida released an 11-minute Instagram video, his first statement since he said he would enter a rehabilitation facility in March.
Florida governor heckled at blood bank
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis was heckled at a blood bank where he was encouraging plasma donations for people who have recovered from COVID-19. The largest teachers union in Florida sued the governor over his order to reopen schools next month. David Begnaud reports.
Teachers sue Florida governor over school reopening plan
"The governor needs to accept the reality of the situation here in Florida, where the virus is surging out of control," FEA President Fedrick Ingram said in a statement.
Some ICUs in Florida have run out of beds
The number of new coronavirus cases in Florida topped 10,000 for the fifth day in a row, with 12,523 reported on Sunday.
Trump crackdown highlights judge vacancy crisis pushing D.C. courts to brink
The D.C. courts have for years been hampered by judicial vacancies that have led to a backlog of cases and slowed the administration of justice.
Multiple people shot at Dallas ICE office, officials say
A heavy police presence is visible outside a Dallas ICE field office Wednesday morning.
Jimmy Kimmel delivers first monologue since show was taken off the air
Jimmy Kimmel returned to his late-night show just less than a week after network broadcaster ABC pulled "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" over remarks he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Ex-stylist for Sean "Diddy" Combs accuses mogul of sexual abuse, violence
A former stylist for Sean "Diddy" Combs, who testified against the disgraced music mogul in his criminal trial, has filed a lawsuit accusing Combs of sexual abuse and violence.
United Airlines briefly grounds all flights across U.S. and Canada
United Airlines asked the FAA to issue a ground stop for its flights in the U.S. for the second time in less than two months, citing a technical problem.
N.C. legislature passes "Iryna's Law" after Ukraine refugee killed
Democratic Gov. Josh Stein has said he supports some pretrial reforms following the fatal attack on 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska.
White House suggests U.N. escalator mishap with Trump "doesn't look like a coincidence"
A malfunctioning escalator and teleprompter at the United Nations' headquarters drew President Trump's frustration.
U.S. comic Tim Dillon says jokes got him fired from Saudi comedy festival
American stand-up comedian Tim Dillon says he's been dropped from the Riyadh Comedy Festival bill after jokes about the country's alleged use of forced labor.
Mexican national dies in ICE custody after arrest in San Bernardino County
The 39-year-old man was scheduled for surgery on an abscess when he died, ICE officials said.